SHENANDOAH VALLEY | CENTRAL | NORTHERN | HEART OF APPALACHIA | COASTAL | VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS | BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS | VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS | SOUTHERN | CHESAPEAKE BAY
State Fair of Virginia
Where: Doswell, Virginia
When: Late September–Early October
One of Virginia’s largest annual events, the State Fair of Virginia features agricultural exhibits, midway rides, competitions, concerts, and family-friendly attractions.
What to Expect:
- Carnival rides & games
- Livestock exhibits
- Live music & entertainment
- Agricultural showcases
- Craft & baking competitions
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Rockingham County Fair
Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
When: August
A Shenandoah Valley tradition known for agricultural exhibits, competitions, family entertainment, and classic fair experiences.
What to Expect:
- Livestock competitions
- Tractor & farming exhibits
- Midway rides & games
- Local crafts & vendors
- Live entertainment
Shenandoah County Fair
Where: Woodstock, Virginia
When: Late August
Celebrating Virginia’s farming heritage, the Shenandoah County Fair features rides, exhibits, competitions, and community events.
What to Expect:
- Agricultural exhibits
- Midway attractions
- Motorsports events
- Live performances
- Family-friendly activities
More Shenandoah Valley Fairs
- Augusta County Fair | Fishersville | Summer
- Warren County Fair | Front Royal | July
- Highland County Fair | Monterey | August
- Clarke County Fair | Berryville | August
- Frederick County Fair | Clear Brook | August
- Page Valley Fair | Luray | August
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Chesterfield County Fair
Where: Chesterfield, Virginia
When: Late August
The Chesterfield County Fair celebrates local agriculture and community traditions with exhibits, entertainment, rides, and activities for all ages.
What to Expect:
- Livestock & agricultural exhibits
- Midway rides & games
- Live entertainment
- Fair food & local vendors
- Family-friendly activities
More Central Virginia Fairs
- Powhatan County Fair | Powhatan | Mid-May
- New Kent County Fair | New Kent | Summer
- Goochland County Fair | Goochland | August
- Amelia County Fair | Amelia | September
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Prince William County Fair
Where: Manassas, Virginia
When: August
Known as one of Virginia’s largest county fairs, the Prince William County Fair combines agricultural traditions with midway attractions, rodeos, demolition derbies, and live entertainment.
What to Expect:
- Tractor pulls & rodeos
- Carnival rides & games
- Livestock exhibits
- Demolition derbies
- Fair food & midway attractions
Loudoun County Fair
Where: Leesburg, Virginia
When: July
A longtime Northern Virginia tradition, the Loudoun County Fair brings together carnival rides, livestock exhibits, live entertainment, competitions, and family-friendly fun each summer in Leesburg.
What to Expect:
- 4-H exhibits & livestock showcases
- Petting zoo & animal experiences
- Carnival rides & midway games
- Demolition derby & motorsports events
- Fair food favorites & local vendors
- Activities for all ages
More Northern Virginia Fairs
- Fauquier County Fair | Warrenton | July
- Fairfax County 4-H Fair | Fairfax | August
- Arlington County Fair | Arlington | August
- CulpeperFest | Culpeper | Fall
COASTAL VIRGINIA
Suffolk Peanut Fest
Where: Suffolk, Virginia
When: October
Celebrating Suffolk’s history as a peanut-producing region, Suffolk Peanut Fest combines live entertainment, local food, amusement rides, contests, and family-friendly activities during a weekend festival each fall.
What to Expect:
- Peanut-themed food & specialty vendors
- Live music & entertainment
- Carnival rides & games
- Arts, crafts & community exhibits
- Family-friendly activities & contests
Isle of Wight County Fair
Where: Windsor, Virginia
When: September
The Isle of Wight County Fair combines agricultural traditions with entertainment, rides, exhibits, and family fun in Coastal Virginia.
What to Expect:
- Livestock exhibits
- Carnival rides & games
- Agricultural competitions
- Fair food & vendors
- Community entertainment
More Coastal Virginia Fairs
- Accomack County Fair | Accomack | September
- Suffolk Peanut Fest | Suffolk | October
- Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum | Courtland | Seasonal
- Mathews Market Days | Mathews | Fall
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA - HEART OF APPALACHIA
Bland County Fair
Where: Bland, Virginia
When: Summer
A Southwest Virginia tradition celebrating agriculture, local heritage, and community entertainment.
What to Expect:
- Agricultural exhibits
- Carnival attractions
- Live music
- Local food vendors
- Family activities
More Southwest Virginia Fairs
- Carroll County Fair | Hillsville | August
- Grayson County Fair | Independence | August
- Wythe County Fair | Wytheville | Summer
- Washington County Fair | Abingdon | September
VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS
Salem Fair
Where: Salem, Virginia
When: Late June–Early July
One of Virginia’s most popular summer fairs, the Salem Fair features carnival rides, concerts, food vendors, exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
What to Expect:
- Free admission
- Carnival rides & midway games
- Live music & concerts
- Fireworks displays
- Petting zoo & family activities
More Virginia Mountains Fairs
- Botetourt County Fair | Buchanan | Early August
- Highland County Fair | Monterey | August
BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS
Washington County Fair
Where: Abingdon, Virginia
When: Early September
A longtime Blue Ridge Highlands tradition celebrating agriculture, entertainment, local culture, and family fun in Southwest Virginia.
What to Expect:
- Livestock shows & agricultural exhibits
- Carnival rides & midway games
- Arts & crafts competitions
- Concerts & live entertainment
- Food vendors & family activities
More Blue Ridge Highlands Fairs
- Grayson County Fair | Independence | August
- Wythe County Fair | Wytheville | Summer
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
Halifax County Fair
Where: South Boston, Virginia
When: Late September–Early October
A longtime Southern Virginia tradition featuring carnival rides, exhibits, livestock competitions, entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.
What to Expect:
- Carnival rides & midway games
- Livestock & agricultural exhibits
- Arts, crafts & home competitions
- Live music & entertainment
- Classic fair food
Pittsylvania County Fair
Where: Chatham, Virginia
When: Mid-September
One of Southern Virginia’s largest fairs, featuring rodeos, demolition derbies, live entertainment, carnival attractions, and agricultural exhibits.
What to Expect:
- Professional bull riding & motorsports
- Carnival rides & games
- Petting zoo & livestock exhibits
- Magic shows & family entertainment
- Fair food & vendors
More Southern Virginia Fairs
- Franklin County Agricultural Fair | Rocky Mount | Mid-September
- Mecklenburg County Fair | Boydton | Fall
- Henry County Fair | Martinsville | Summer
CHESAPEAKE BAY
Richmond County Fair
Where: Warsaw, Virginia
When: Mid-July
A Chesapeake Bay region fair celebrating local agriculture, community traditions, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
What to Expect:
- Livestock & agricultural exhibits
- Carnival rides & games
- Live music & local entertainment
- Arts & crafts displays
- Food vendors & community events
Gloucester County 4-H Fair
Where: Gloucester, Virginia
When: Late July
A community fair celebrating youth agriculture programs, local heritage, livestock exhibitions, rides, and entertainment.
What to Expect:
- 4-H livestock showcases
- Pig races & tractor pulls
- Carnival rides & games
- Craft vendors & exhibits
- Family-friendly competitions
More Chesapeake Bay Fairs
- Middlesex County Fair | Urbanna | Summer
